Aubrey, a shot-putter with callused hands and a mortifying wig mishap, falls for Derek—the campus golden boy who can level her with a look and a joke. As public embarrassments stack up and rumors swirl, she learns to own her strength and demand respect, turning the chase into a game where her heart and future on the team are at stake. When the crowd watches, the internet judges, and the coach threatens, Aubrey must decide if love is worth the risk of another spectacular social faceplant.
One minute I’m nobody—just a janitor, barely scraping by. The next, I’m thrown into a deadly war where words can kill, and only the sacred language—my native English—can save us. Silver Hollow’s last hope rests on me, the ultimate outsider, and if I fail, everyone I care about will be wiped out forever.